Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
India, Nepal, China
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Cordiform
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Kalanchoe
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Kalanchoe
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Himalayan Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch
Care of Kalanchoe and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.